Part VI The Health Service Commissioner for Scotland
F192A Appointment of acting Commissioner.
(1)
Where the office of Commissioner becomes vacant, Her Majesty may, pending the appointment of a new Commissioner, appoint a person under this section to act as the Commissioner at any time during the period of twelve months beginning with the date on which the vacancy arose.
(2)
A person appointed under this section shall hold office during Her Majesty’s pleasure and, subject to that, shall hold office—
(a)
until the appointment of a new Commissioner or the expiry of the period of twelve months beginning with the date on which the vacancy arose, whichever occurs first; and
(b)
in other respects, in accordance with the terms and conditions of his appointment which shall be such as the Secretary of State may, with the approval of the Treasury, determine.
(3)
A person appointed under this section shall, while he holds office, be treated for all purposes, except those of section 91, as the Commissioner.
(4)
Any salary, pension or other benefit payable by virtue of this section shall be charged on and issued out of the Consolidated Fund.
(5)
A person appointed under this section shall not, during his appointment, be a member of a body subject to investigation or any management committee thereof.